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EYES & EARS 3S: Focusing rigorously on technological upgradation and expansion of market N oida-based Strategic Sourcing Solutions (3S), a 15 year- old buying house, is planning to explore various technological platforms to render improved services and superior experience to its potential clients. The tech- savvy organization is soon going to introduce merchandising management system which will automate sourcing, product development, line planning, production management and inspection. It is an integrated platform that speeds up the complete supply chain. As of now, having a turnover of US $ 30 million, the company solely deals in home furnishing products and is targeting to reach US $ 50 million in a span of three years. It further endeavours to expand its footprints in the entire South Asian region by covering Bangladesh, Vietnam and Pakistan with the aim to become the one-stop solution for its clients. Currently, the company is having its branch offices in France, Netherlands and the US. Deepak Gaba, CEO, Strategic Sourcing Solutions (3S) shared, “We offer inline, midline and final inspection services and also full package with online production management control. We have seven offices in India to monitor production at each stage. This is how we can serve our clients better.” Ad ditionally, the sourcing house is also trying to build very strong internal processes to achieve On Time In Full Error Free (OTIFEF) delivery system. It is consolidating its technology and upgrading it from PD to PO level. The whole system that makes it reach worldwide and also helps it in a comprehensive understanding of the production process. It is capable of converting concepts into products in a way that’s production-friendly and cost-effective. Deepak Gaba, CEO, Strategic Sourcing Solutions process will be supported by technological upgradation and skill development of merchandising and quality control teams. Having its own product development department, 3S has an exclusive quality management For a strong hold on sourcing, better cost-effectiveness and effective quality management, the buying house has its offices in 7 cities including Karur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Moradabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. 3S leases its services for sourcing, quality assurance, production management, design, logistics and vendor compliance to its 25 regular buyers and 200 vendors. The major chunk of its buyers come from Israel, Switzerland, Germany, US, Netherlands and France. www.apparelresources.com | JULY 1-15, 2017 | Apparel Online India 65